Business Licensing Solutions: New Partnership To Manage Corporate Compliance Issues

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Incorp Services, Inc. announces a new strategic relationship with LicenseLogix, LLC that will expand Incorp’s corporate compliance services of registered agent and entity formation to now include comprehensive business licensing solutions for companies across the United States.... Read More

Unlicensed contractors are risking their livelihood. Civil and criminal penalties, including jail time, may be ordered against the unlicensed contractor. Without a
valid license, the contractor has no course of action against a delinquent consumer who has not paid and may have to return any monies paid for the unlicensed work.
Some states, such as California, have enacted especially severe penalties against unlicensed contractors who do repairing following a natural disaster or state of
emergency, including fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment up to three years1.

STATES ENFORCING CONTRACTOR LICENSING

Some states have ramped up efforts to enforce contractor licenses and increa se public awareness following reports of unlicensed contractors targeting

regions in the
aftermath of recent natural disasters2.

Places like Joplin, Missouri, a city that was devastated after being hit by a tornado in
May, 2011, have become a target for unlicensed and inexperienced “contractors” seeking to exploit the damaged community and tap into insurance money3.
Rebuilding can be a long, expensive process. Residents are often focused on finding the fastest and most cost effective solutions to damaged homes and infrastructure.
Legitimate contractors should be aware that State officials warn consumers to be diligent in checking contractor credentials and for contractors to obtain proper
licensing.

Many states are increasing public awareness of the risks of hiring unlicensed contractors and warning residents to do their due diligence. Public bulletins offer tips to
citizens such as asking to see the contractor’s license before hiring them, checking references, getting a written contract, and getting multiple bids before choosing a
contractor4.

Other states have tried to solve the problem by expediting the licensing process for out of state contractors. After a torrential flood in Minot, North Dakota, state officials
sought to prevent unlicensed contractors from taking advantage of their citizens by setting up temporary field offices that would license out of state contractors on the
spot5.